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The important thing to me is that I'm not driven by people's praise and I'm not slowed down by people's criticism. I'm just trying to work at the highest level I can.

Russell Crowe

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Russell Crowe
Age: 60
Born: 1964
Born: April 7
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Wellington
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Russell Ira Crowe
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